POLLO TROPICAL #35
1819 S FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316-2944
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen in 2 doors CONTINENTAL brand reach in cooler raw chicken at 51f and raw ribs at 53f due to reach in cooler been unplugged. Per manager statement placed food items in cooler at 10AM. Informed manager to transfer food items to other working unit to bring down temperature control to 41f or below . Manager placed food items in walk in cooler to bring down temperature control to 41f or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed about 7 live roaches under triple sink in prep area . **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed food container stored inside hand wash sink by triple sink area . Cleared at time of inspection to maintain hand wash sink clear and accessible to use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed about 6 dead roaches under triple sink in prep area . **Warning**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in 4 doors reach in cooler under counter BEVERAGE AIR brand frozen yuca stored inside Thank you bags a nonfood-grade bags . **Warning**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed raw pork stored inside prep sink in room temperature to thaw out. Manager placed raw pork back to walk in cooler to continue with thawing process . **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:33 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.